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Inter-agency airport task force in PH anti-drug smuggling drive

Eight Philippine government agencies have formed an inter-agency task force that will…
  • September 15, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Subic, Clark freeports add 11% to PH 2014 GDP

The Freeport zones of Subic Bay, Zambales and Clark, Pampanga together contributed…
  • September 15, 2015
  • 1 minute read

PH cargo volume down 30%, box traffic up 8% in H1

Cargo throughput handled by Philippine ports in the first half of 2015…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Manila, Cebu airports bustle with strong cargo flows in H1

The Philippines’ two busiest air hubs—Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Mactan-Cebu International…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 1 minute read

PH industrial output wilts from sluggish global trade

Philippine manufacturing volume fell slightly in July 2015 due to the continuing…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Marina revisits rules on safe ship operations to align with IMO

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is now conducting public consultations nationwide on…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH July exports slump on lower agro, mineral earnings

Philippine merchandise exports fell for the fourth straight month in July 2015,…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

With less than a year to go, PH gov’t still launching infra projects

There are still ambitious infrastructure projects to be launched in support of…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

China highlights efficiencies from integration of Customs clearance processing

As of August 5, Northeast China has been implementing the Customs Regional…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Asia-Europe box rates plummet 23% as GRI attempt fizzles

Container freight rates on the Asia-Europe trade fell 23% last week, or…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx’s Philippine import tool now lets importers pay duties and taxes online…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Industry group Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines is pushing for the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Industry group Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines is pushing for the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal’s Nov 10-16 fuel surcharge set at 5.4%

Mindanao Container Terminal’s Nov 10-16 fuel surcharge set at 5.4%

Phividec Industrial Authority decreased the fuel surcharge adjustment that Mindanao Container Terminal…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

Passengers affected by around 300 cancelled or rescheduled flights due to the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Delta Air Lines' LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta Air Lines’ LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta AirLines’ first-ever nonstop flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

The Emirates Group reported a 66% decline in first-half profit for fiscal…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion
The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

A Philippine importer can prepare for a new customs requirement. But what…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

Passengers affected by around 300 cancelled or rescheduled flights due to the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Alcoholic beverage makers urge BOC to regulate foreign shipping charges

Industry group Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines is pushing for the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx’s Philippine import tool now lets importers pay duties and taxes online…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to require at least P2M bond from balikbayan box forwarders

BOC eyes P2M escrow deposit for deconsolidators

BOC is holding a public consultation on Nov 13 on a revised…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

PH logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

Philippine logistics activity remained in contraction territory in October 2026, although it…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Economy
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to require at least P2M bond from balikbayan box forwarders

BOC eyes P2M escrow deposit for deconsolidators

BOC is holding a public consultation on Nov 13 on a revised…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
APECO secures technical assistance from Planate Group for infra study

APECO gets free US help to study ports, airports

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority secured pro bono technical…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx’s Philippine import tool now lets importers pay duties and taxes online…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Delta Air Lines' LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta Air Lines’ LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta AirLines’ first-ever nonstop flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read